I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 477 - 313: Nine-layered Divine Seal! Landscaping Technique!_2

Chapter 477: Chapter 313: Nine-layered Divine Seal! Landscaping Technique!_2

The sealing techniques of the Holy Land were diverse, each one different, much like different "locks"!

If one forcibly broke through, everything inside would be completely destroyed!

Only a key could open the locks above.

And what Pan Chengkong had learned, the "Complete True Resolution of the Sealing Divine Arts," was akin to possessing all the keys.

As long as it was a sealing method of the Holy Land, he had the means to open it.

"In the past, the Holy Land’s secret methods, during transportation, often encountered mishaps."

"Either they were taken by those who underwent tribulation, or they were taken by spiritually sentient evil beings."

"Among them, some creatures would attempt to practice."

"Others would prepare the corresponding methods of restraint with these magic methods."

"Even if they are not capable of fully mastering the method or creating the respective restraining method or object, having understood the secrets gives them insight, and when facing the strong ones of the Human Clan utilizing these methods in the future, they will have prepared defenses."

"This is extremely disadvantageous for the Human Clan."

Pan Chengkong reached into his chest and took out a thick booklet, handing it over, saying, "Therefore, the position of the transmission envoy holds an extremely important responsibility! Once I die, the Holy Land will send a new transmission envoy..."

He looked at Zheng Yan, saying, "In this lifetime, as I approach my end, I have no further concerns, and only you are left."

Zheng Yan’s expression was complex as he took it with both hands.

Meanwhile, Pan Chengkong’s gaze turned to the altar.

"This book, ’Complete True Resolution of the Sealing Divine Arts,’ contains various annotations from me and is filled with years of experience and understanding."

"No one in the entire Holy Land surpasses me in proficiency in this art."

"After tonight, you should copy it all once, and when the new transmission envoy arrives, use this as a gift, and they will treat you generously."

"Now, I’ll teach you your final lesson..."

Pan Chengkong watched the thousands of candlelights on the altar.

Suddenly, with a sweep of his True Qi, the candlelight gathered like a fierce sun.

Under the reflection of the firelight, something slowly rose from beneath the altar.

It was a square object, roughly the size of a palm.

As Zheng Yan looked on, he heard Pan Chengkong’s voice.

"What’s sealed inside is a secret technique personally imprinted by the Saint Master, hence the sealing technique is extraordinary."

Pan Chengkong said, "From the outside, similar sealing techniques number fourteen... Use the wrong one too many times, and it will self-destruct."

Zheng Yan, flipping through the booklet in his hands, said in a low voice, "Then which one does this belong to?"

"The Nine-layered Divine Seal!"

Pan Chengkong declared solemnly, "In the fourth section, there are records totaling forty-two pages!"

Zheng Yan muttered in awe, "This complicated?"

Pan Chengkong waved his hands, releasing True Qi, saying, "There are nine layers of outer shells here, each using a different sealing technique."

"It’s like having locked nine gates, each with a different lock, and you must unlock them one by one."

"Unlocking these nine locks is not difficult for me."

"With your perception, having understood the ’Complete True Resolution of the Sealing Divine Arts,’ given some time, it won’t be a problem for you either."

As he maneuvered his True Qi, he said solemnly, "But the last lesson I teach you is something you will struggle to comprehend on your own, despite exhausting your entire life’s effort!"

Zheng Yan bowed deeply, knocking his head, saying, "Please teach me, Master!"

Pan Chengkong laughed heartily, saying, "For ordinary people, unlocking the seal to obtain the object within... naturally, the original sealing technique dissipates without a trace."

"My method is to not let the sealing technique dissipate, to retrieve the object within, and then restore it completely to its original state. No one will be able to see through it!"

"Here, the nine layers of sealing techniques, each is different, and according to the different times of day, each exhibits its own transformation."

"I set up the altar specifically to allow these nine layers of secret methods to exhibit the same transformation under the moonlight!"

"Once I retrieve the item within, I can revert the nine methods back to their original state, undetectable by anyone!"

"This move is akin to swapping the heavens for the days!"

Pan Chengkong shouted loudly, and the outer shell of the Nine-layered Divine Seal suddenly broke away, scattering to the side.

This was the first outer shell.

Then came the second layer, the third layer, the fourth layer... each peeling off one by one.

However, these illusionary shells did not completely vanish but maintained their original state.

He watched as the final outer shell was removed, revealing an elixir pill the size of a pigeon’s egg.

This was the Landscaping Technique imprinted by the Saint Master!

"Midnight at the third watch, perfect timing!"

Pan Chengkong maneuvered his True Qi, taking the so-called white elixir pill into his hand.

And with a flick of his left finger, another "white elixir pill" replaced the original spot simultaneously.

Swapping the heavens for the days!

However, before he could take the white elixir pill that was hidden inside into his hand,

a sudden severe pain struck his back, piercing through to his chest.

"..."

Pan Chengkong shuddered, lowering his head to look at the palm on his chest.

This palm strike penetrated his back and burst forth from his chest.

Within the palm, there was a bloody, vigorously beating object.

That was his heart.

It turned out that even for someone as fiercely evil as he, in this moment, the heart was not black.

He tugged at the corner of his mouth, then heard Zheng Yan’s voice beside his ear.

"So, little Pan..."

The voice sighed, "Your altar had been set for the third watch of midnight to extract the Landscaping Technique! But you told this old man it was at the third watch of the early morning..."

Zheng Yan’s voice gradually carried an older tone as he said, "The so-called swapping of heaven and earth, mixing the false with the true, you planned to use a fake ’Magic Seed’ on this old man, didn’t you?"

Pan Chengkong’s eyes were hazy as he finally understood.

Had the Great Elder extinguished the soul with the Primordial Spirit and seized Zheng Yan’s body?

His complexion turned gray and withered in an instant, gasping for breath, he murmured faintly, "Great Elder, when did you make your move?"

"Three days ago."

The Great Elder spoke menacingly, "Little Pan, this old man’s skill in swapping heaven and earth is far more refined than yours."

As the voice fell, the hand covered with mana retracted.

Taking Pan Chengkong’s heart with it, it crossed through his chest and abdomen, pulling out from behind once more.

Pan Chengkong fell to the ground, powerless.

Chewing sounds came from behind him.

His heart was eaten.

"Such scum as you, truly vicious and evil, caused endless outrage by your actions in Qifeng Prefecture, yet I didn’t expect your heart to still be warm, somewhat hot to the mouth."

The Great Elder’s voice was full of mockery, "This old man granted you an Old God’s Magical Object, bestowed you the power of the Refining God Realm, even promised that once the Landscaping Technique was successful, I would officially make you the next Sixth Vein Master, giving you a bright future..."

He extended his palm, pressed it down on Pan Chengkong’s head, and sneered, "Yet you... began to think of yourself as a person of justice and goodness, choosing death rather than to defy this old man?"

"I have defended Taixuan Divine Mountain, ventured north multiple times into perilous territories, scouted for intelligence, and reinforced defenses."

"In this land of the Three Prefectures, I am the greatest hero, the kindest man, the backbone of the Human Clan!"

His palm slowly turned scaly and he slowly said, "Why shouldn’t this old man take the Landscaping Technique?"

With a snap!

He twisted Pan Chengkong’s neck.

Blood sprayed out.

It streamed across the floor.

And Pan Chengkong’s body was casually thrown into the corner by him.

As he watched the blood splattered everywhere, excitement flashed through the Great Elder’s eyes, as he reached out his hand.

The white Elixir Pill that contained the Landscaping Technique was in the palm of his hand.

All of a sudden, it shattered, turning into powder.

With his palm flipped upside down, the powder fell into the blood.

Scenes began to emerge within the blood.

This time, due to the Saint Master’s severe injury, the imprint of the Landscaping Technique was shallow, perceptible for only a hundred breaths!

The Great Elder’s gaze grew intense, not daring to delay, he continued to watch the scenes within the blood.

Ten breaths!

Twenty breaths!

...

Until after eighty-six breaths!

The Great Elder suddenly raised his head, no longer looking at the scenes displayed in the blood.

In his eyes, immensely thrilled, he exclaimed loudly, "So that’s how it is... so that’s how it is..."

Waving his arms, he shouted, "This old man... has succeeded!"

His life force exploded, his flesh rotted, releasing a large cloud of blood mist.

Soon after, a completely distorted body broke through the wall, heading into the darkness.

About a few breaths later, a figure came from afar, speeding quickly, like a swift wind.

And when he entered the residence, he saw the body with the heart gouged out and neck twisted.

"Too late..."

Lin Yan gritted his teeth slightly, then his eyes suddenly narrowed.

He saw the scenes emerging within the blood on the ground.

He couldn’t help holding his breath, staring intently.

However, after just three breaths, the scenes within the blood, like bubbles, suddenly burst and vanished without a trace.

——

Wutong Temple.

Lu Changsheng, sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes and said somberly, "Wasn’t the Great Elder supposed to enter the city after the early morning hour? He has been in the city all along!"

He stood up, striding out, and called out, "Where are the Temple guards?"